Cactus Tabs Specification sheet
Get Started: Object Locator
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Set Up Your Device
2. Download the App
Search for Cactus on the Apple
App Store or Google Play Store.
3. Log in
If you don’t have an account -
Click here to subscribe
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4. Add Your Device
Follow the in-app instructions,
or tap the button in the
Control tab.
1. Charge Your Device
Plug in your locator to charge it
before use. See page 5 for details.
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Object Locator
Send a Buzz
Button presets allow you to quickly
send messages to loved ones
or request an armed response
service.
Long-Lasting Batteries
The integrated batteries in Tabs
devices last weeks or months
between charges.
Find Valuables
Keep tabs on belongings susceptible
to theft or loss.
Custom Alerts
Customized app alerts will let you
know when important events occur.
Keep tabs on belongings that are susceptible to theft or loss by
dropping the object locator into a purse or bag or by attaching it to
other valuables. The Cactus app will keep track of its location for
easy recovery in case of loss or theft.
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What’s in the Box
Object Locator USB-C to A Cable
Requirements
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iOS 9+ or Android 4.1+
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Status Lights
Buzzing
Sending and Receiving a Buzz
In the Cactus app, select Locate, then the
device to which you want to send a buzz.
Then tap the icon in the upper right-hand
corner. The device will vibrate, and the LED
light will flash, when the buzz is received.
Pressing the button will send the associated
preset message to the app. The message
will alert the app user and will be displayed
on the device’s timeline in the app.
Customizing Messages
A message can be set for the button by going
to the Control tab, selecting a locator, choosing
Settings, and then choosing Messages.
Button
Solid Green
Battery is charging
Flashing Green (3x per minute)
Device is in motion
Flashing Green (1x per minute)
Low battery detected
Requesting an armed response
Simply push the button on the object locator to
request an armed response, if you are linked
to this service.
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Charging
The current battery level of your devices
can be viewed within the Cactus app. The
app will automatically alert you when a
device’s battery level is low.
To charge your locator, locate its battery tab
(see diagram). Lift up the tab, and connect
the smaller side of the provided USB-C to
A cable. Connect the larger side to the USB
port to any USB charger, to your computer
or to your phone’s USB wall adapter. The
green light will be solid while charging and
fade on and o when charging is complete.
USB-C
Port
Battery
Tab
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Manage all of your devices, create custom
alerts, and more with our easy-to-use app.
The Cactus App
Menu
View alerts, update settings, get product
and app support, and set your Quick Mode.
Control
Manage and view history, settings, and
alerts for all of your devices.
Locate
See the current location of your Tabs
Object or Wristband Locator.
Services
Subscribe to additional services, such as
armed response, that connect your sensors
to the world.
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You can set up custom alerts for all of your Tabs devices. From the Control tab, select
the device you would like to create an alert for, and then follow the steps below:
1. Select Alerts inside the device detail screen.
2. You will see a list of all available alerts. Set alerts
will have a green dot.
Custom Alerts
3. Some alerts may require extra information
such as zones or times.
4. All alerts must be activated in at least one
Quick Mode (see page 9).
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The Locate tab shows the location of loved
ones and valuables using Object Locators in
real time.
Buzz
Buzz a family member’s locator from the
app. He or she can use device buttons
to return a preset message.
Locate View Settings
Change the timeline length, and toggle
map layers on and o.
Zones
Transparent, blue circles represent your
Zones.
Recenter Location
Centers the map around your current
location, the location of your phone.
Locate
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Home NightAway
Quick modes ensure that you only get the
alerts you really need, when you want them. For
example, you might not want to receive alerts from
your door sensor when you are home. Modes are
set per alert during alert creation. You can change
your current mode from the side menu . Modes
can also be scheduled.
Schedule
Set custom zones, and be alerted when your
loved ones enter and exit, or if they don’t arrive
when expected.
To add a zone, go to Settings from the side
menu . Select Zones, and press the button
in the upper right-hand corner. You can edit a
zone by tapping on its name from the list on the
Zones screen.
Zones
Switching to Away mode displays a toggle for Friends & Family. This feature forwards
your alerts to a trusted neighbor or family member. Members can be added by going to
Alerts under Settings in the side menu and tapping on Friends & Family Alerts.
Friends & Family Alert
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Important Product & Safety Instructions
For the most current and more detailed information about Tabs features and settings as
well as safety instructions, visit cactus.io/support before the use of any Tabs products or
services.
Certain sensors contain magnets. Keep
away from ALL children! Do not put in
nose or mouth. Swallowed magnets can
stick to intestines causing serious injury or
death. Seek immediate medical attention
if magnets are swallowed.
These products are not toys and contain
small parts that can be dangerous to
children under three years old. Do not
allow children or pets to play with products.
Observe proper precautions when
handling batteries. Batteries may leak or
explode if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions to
avoid a sensor explosion or fire:
• Do not drop, disassemble, open,
crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred,
microwave, incinerate, or paint the
sensors or other hardware.
• Do not insert foreign objects into any
opening on the sensors such as the USB
port.
• Do not use the hardware if it has been
damaged—for example, if cracked,
punctured, or harmed by water.
• Disassembling or puncturing the battery
(whether integrated or removable) can
cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not dry the sensors or battery with
an external heat source such as a
microwave oven or hair dryer.
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Warnings
• Do not place naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, on or near the equipment.
• The battery should not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
• Do not dismantle, open, or shred battery pack
or cells.
• Do not expose batteries to heat or fire. Avoid
storage in direct sunlight.
• Do not short-circuit the battery. Do not store
batteries in a box or drawer where they may
short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by
other metal objects.
• Do not remove a battery from its original
packaging until required for use.
• Do not subject batteries to mechanical shock.
• In the event of a battery leaking, do not allow
the liquid to come in contact with skin or eyes.
If contact has been made, wash the aected
area with copious amounts of water, and seek
medical advice.
• Do not use any charger other than that specifi-
cally provided for use with the equipment.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) marks on the
battery and equipment, and ensure correct use.
• Do not use any battery which is not designed
for use with the product.
• Do not mix cells of dierent manufacture,
capacity, size, or type within a device.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Seek medical advice immediately if a battery
has been swallowed.
• Always purchase the correct battery for the
equipment.
• Keep batteries clean and dry.
• Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth
if they become dirty.
• Rechargeable batteries need to be charged
before use. Always use the correct charger,
and refer to the manufacturer’s instructions
or equipment manual for proper charging
instructions.
• Do not leave a rechargeable battery on
prolonged charge when not in use.
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Notices
Avoid exposing your sensors or batteries
to very cold or very hot temperatures. Low
or high temperature conditions may tem-
porarily shorten the battery life or cause
the sensors to temporarily stop working.
Take care in setting up the hardware.
Follow all installation instructions in the
User Guide. Failure to do so may result in
injury.
Do not install hardware equipment while
standing in water or with wet hands.
Failure to do so can result in electric shock
or death. Use caution when setting up all
electronic equipment.
When charging the sensors, do not handle
the sensors with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in
electric shock.
Do not use the Cactus application while
driving or in other situations where
distractions could be hazardous.
Cleaning Tabs Products: Use a clean, dry
cloth or wipe to clean Tabs products. Do
not use detergent or abrasive materials
to clean the Tabs products, as this may
damage the sensors.
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Warranty
Limited Warranty: To the extent permitted by the law in the country in which Tabs products are available for purchase,
TrackNet warrants that for a period of one (1) year from original date of purchase, the product will be free from defects
in materials and workmanship under normal use. In the event of a defect, contact TrackNet Customer Support (tabs.
io/support) for assistance. TrackNet’s sole obligation under this warranty will be, at its option, to repair or replace the
product. This warranty does not apply to products damaged by misuse, accident, or normal wear and tear. Damage
resulting from use with non-Tracknet’s batteries, power cables, or other battery charging/recharging accessories or
devices is also not covered by this or any warranty. NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND (EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED) ARE PROVIDED AND ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC OR GENERAL PURPOSE AND THOSE
ARISING BY STATUTE OR BY LAW OR FROM A CAUSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.
Limitation of Liability: IN NO EVENT, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE, SHALL TRACKNET BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER ARISING UNDER
BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER
RELATED TO THE USE OF THE TABS PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
This symbol means that according to local laws and regulations, your product should be disposed of
separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point
designated by local authorities. Some collection points accept products for free. The separate collection
and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
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© 2017 TrackNet Inc, USA and Trackio GmbH, Switzerland. All rights reserved.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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